1. Rapid Weight Loss: What Are You Losing?
You're determined to drop 20 pounds before your next high school reunion in two weeks, so you're taking three carrot sticks and a half-teaspoon of peanut butter in your lunch, and taking the stairs. But what are you really losing? Technically, you could possibly lose those 20 pounds in two weeks, but you'd be putting your body in starvation mode to accomplish the task, This means your body would be burning its own muscle for calories. The simple fact is you can probably only lose up to four pounds of fat a week. Anything more than that, and you only lose muscle mass and water.
2. Rapid Weight Loss Means Lower Metabolism
Have you ever wondered why, after you go off a crash diet, you gain weight even more rapidly than when you first started? That is because the crash diet has served to slow down your metabolism, and the more often you resort to crash dieting to accomplish your weight loss goals, the slower your metabolism gets. The smarter way is to increase your activity and eat loads of fresh fruit and vegetables. This will actually help speed up your metabolism enabling your body to loose weight faster.
3. Rapid Weight Loss Equals Increased Disease Risk
You may think a two week crash diet won't have any long term health affects, but think again. People who consistently go on crash diets are more prone to gallstones and gall bladder disease. You'll also be more prone to eating disorders such as anorexia and bulimia. There are other problems with rapid weight loss as well, such as hanging skin. It can even cause problems with your eustachian tube, which will promote annoying symptoms such as ear popping. Other dangers include depression, irritability, fainting, rashes, bloodshot eyes, seizures, respiratory problems, cardiovascular problems, malnutrition and even death.
4. Losing Weight Without Trying
Rapid weight loss is a sign of many serious diseases, such as cancer, pancreatic problems and digestive disorders such as celiac disease, which occurs when some of the small grains you've eaten destroy your small intestine. If you are experiencing rapid weight loss and you are not on a crash diet, be sure to see your doctor right away. She may try to rule out any serious condition causing your weight loss.
5. Lose the Diet Pills
There are no short cuts to good health. The chemicals found in diet pills are not good for your body or your health. Get moving to the grocery store and pick up some fresh fruits and veggies. You might even want to get your daily walk in by walking there!
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